Advanced Practice Clinician (PA or NP) | Optum CA

UnitedHealth Group • Cerritos, CA

121d • $104,500 - $156,000

About The Position

Optum CA is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (PA or NP) to join our team in Orange County, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college.
• Certificate of completion from Master of Physician Assistant Studies program or accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current NCCPA or ANCC and/or AANP Certification required (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Adult Gerontology, Acute Care).
• Unrestricted / Active CA PA or NP license.
• Current CA DEA certificate required prior to start date.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience as practicing ACP.
• Active BLS certification.
• EMR Proficient.
• Excellent patient care and time management skills.
• Work independently and without direct supervision.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within designated region.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience; home health care or home visits program.
• Working knowledge of managed care, health plans, medical groups.
• Working knowledge with risk adjustment, coding.

Responsibilities

• Provide in home primary care services for our high-risk members.
• Ensure members are receiving high quality follow-up care (post discharge) in home setting.
• Mix of in person new visits, follow ups and virtual / telephonic appointments.
• Review of medication management, patient education, available resources.
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.
• Meet with patient and patient’s family when discussing hospice and palliative care.
• Advanced schedule coordinated by Medical Assistant.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees